BMG and Suno Reach Licensing Deal for AI Music Model
Under the agreement, which also settles Suno's past use of BMG works, artists and songwriters must opt in to their music being used for AI inputs and outputs.
BMG and Suno recently reached a licensing agreement allowing BMG's music to be used in creating new works on Suno's platform. The companies announced the deal on Tuesday, Aug. 11, stating their goal of developing innovative music experiences for artists and fans. This agreement is part of Suno's upcoming launch of a new AI music model, created in consultation with industry stakeholders.
Under the deal, BMG artists and songwriters must opt-in before their music can be used for training and derivative works. Artists who opt-in will be compensated, and the agreement settles Suno's prior use of BMG's works. The deal follows Suno's release of principles on AI usage, promising limited song downloads from their platform.
Suno's CEO, Mikey Shulman, detailed their AI training strategies, emphasizing they do not use artists' names in metadata. However, Suno has faced lawsuits from major labels, GEMA, and Koda. The company plans to implement watermarking and fingerprinting techniques to manage the AI song flood.
Shulman emphasized Suno's commitment to responsible AI development, highlighting the importance of artists and songwriters in the future of music. BMG's executive VP of global marketing and streaming, Celine Joshua, expressed enthusiasm for the new opportunities created by the agreement, aiming to ensure artists and fans remain central to the music industry's evolution.
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